Senior APAC Payroll Specialist

WarnerMedia; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery in Hong Kong is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist, APAC to support payroll operations across APAC markets.

You will coordinate with HR, Finance, and external payroll vendors to ensure accurate, timely payroll in compliance with local laws. The role emphasizes payroll processing, year-end reporting, system enhancements, and governance, with responsibilities for audits and stakeholder management across the region.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience across APAC markets.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/HR/Business or related discipline.
• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for APAC countries.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead year-end payroll and tax reporting across APAC.
• Support payroll system enhancements and process improvements.
• Assist audits and ensure SOX/internal controls compliance.

Skills

Payroll processing

APAC payroll

Regulatory compliance

Vendor coordination

General ledger

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/HR/Business

Tools

Payroll software

ERP/GL systems

Job description

Warner Bros. Discovery in Hong Kong is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist, APAC to support payroll operations across APAC markets.

You will coordinate with HR, Finance, and external payroll vendors to ensure accurate, timely payroll in compliance with local laws. The role emphasizes payroll processing, year-end reporting, system enhancements, and governance, with responsibilities for audits and stakeholder management across the region.